Wednesday, October 31, 2018 — 12:30 AM to 2:30 PM EDT
Launched in May 2017, ORCID-CA provides Canadian institutions and organizations with premium membership to ORCID at a reduced cost as well as access to dedicated support services.
The online forum will be an occasion to share the latest ORCID news with the Canadian community. The forum will also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with ORCID-CA and work together to develop a vision moving forward for ORCID in Canada.
Program Highlights:
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 — 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Over the past year, Library managers have been working in partnership with Human Resources to increase consistency of practice regarding performance reviews and ratings. Those of you who were with us in January 2018 will have already seen the email below that introduced this initiative. For those who missed the two open sessions in August, this mini-session will give you an opportunity to learn more about the compensation process.
Monday, October 22, 2018 (all day) to Wednesday, October 31, 2018 (all day)
The Library's most popular United Way fundraiser gets better every year! Watch this spot for more information.
Contact Sarah Martin if you have an item to donate to the auction.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 — 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
All crafters are welcome! Bring your knitting, craftwork or just join us for a chat and a cup of tea.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Finding the funding, Part two: Strategic approaches to funding scholarly initiatives
Aside from funding libraries themselves, there are many innovative projects that might never be accomplished without the support of grants from foundations of various sizes and sorts. What are the current trends? The speakers in this event will identify and examine those trends and share what their impact on the academic environment might be.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Collaborative Futures orientation sessions:
This OCUL/Ex Libris orientation session is intended for the core implementation team and functional leads, but others are welcome to sit-in if interested. Core implementation team members and members of the expert advisory network are encouraged to view the prerequisites in advance (see October 4 email from Alison Hitchens for more information). Recordings will be made available at a later date.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Search, manipulate and transform any bibliographic data set instantly!
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Support the United Way and your mental and physical wellness with yoga sessions led by Kathy MacDonald.
Details:
Classes will be held on June 19, July 24, August 14, September 18 and October 16.
There is a maximum of 10 attendees per session, so sign up early!
Cost is $5/class or $20 for all 5 classes. Pay at the door or in advance to
Sandra Keys or Sarah Martin.
Monday, October 15, 2018 (all day) to Friday, October 19, 2018 (all day)
Can you limit your trash to a two cup can? Participate in the Zero waste challenge, and be entered to win a prize!
Friday, October 12, 2018 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Collaborative Futures orientation sessions:
This OCUL/Ex Libris orientation session is intended for the core implementation team and functional leads, but others are welcome to sit-in if interested. Core implementation team members and members of the expert advisory network are encouraged to view the prerequisites in advance (see October 4 email from Alison Hitchens for more information). Recordings will be made available at a later date.
Thursday, October 11, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Feeling stressed? Take a break from your work and boost your spirits with a visit from Nick's two delightful doggos, Weechee and Lilith!
Sign up below, before all the spots are pooched!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Finding the funding, Part one: Library funding and successful advocacy
This event will look at messaging, media platforms, policy-making, agency and tensions involved in librarians-as-advocates, social media and effective practices of navigating participatory networks.
Part two will take place on October 17, 2018. There will be a recording available after the event.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Collaborative Futures orientation sessions:
This OCUL/Ex Libris orientation session is intended for the core implementation team and functional leads, but others are welcome to sit-in if interested. Core implementation team members and members of the expert advisory network are encouraged to view the prerequisites in advance (see October 4 email from Alison Hitchens for more information). Recordings will be made available at a later date.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 — 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EDT
Collaborative Futures orientation sessions:
This OCUL/Ex Libris orientation session is intended for the core implementation team and functional leads, but others are welcome to sit-in if interested. Core implementation team members and members of the expert advisory network are encouraged to view the prerequisites in advance (see October 4 email from Alison Hitchens for more information). Recordings will be made available at a later date.
Thursday, October 4, 2018 — 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
All crafters are welcome! Bring your knitting, craftwork or just join us for a chat and a cup of tea.
Thursday, October 4, 2018 — 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT
Stock up on dessert for your your Thanksgiving dinner, or just grab a slice of pie for your coffee break.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 (all day)
Wear red and come out to Library Day at Dana Porter or Davis Centre libraries from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where we’ll be running a coin toss for the United Way. Toss your coins and get a raffle ticket to win a great prize sponsored by the Library's Health, Safety and Wellness Committee.
